Epiphone IGC 1963 Dove Reissue

Includes a Generic Hardshell Case (as the original case came in with broken latches and could not be correctly repaired)

An incredible guitar with killer action and a deep rich tone.

An Inspired by Gibson Custom recreation of one of the most recognizable and beloved acoustic guitars ever made

First introduced in 1962 as Gibson’s second square shoulder acoustic model (the first was the Hummingbird™), the Gibson Dove™ is one of the most recognizable acoustic guitars ever made. It has been used by players such as Elvis, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Alex Lifeson, Frank Hannon, and many more.

Now Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom, is proud to introduce the Epiphone 1963 Dove Reissue, a stunningly authentic recreation of the iconic early Dove models from 1963. This beautiful acoustic guitar has a thermally aged solid spruce top that is reinforced with traditional scalloped X-bracing made from quarter-sawn, solid spruce. The back and sides of the 1963 Dove Reissue are made from solid, figured maple. It delivers a bright, clear tone from the maple body, as you might expect, but it also has a bit more bass than a Hummingbird and a very balanced tone overall that works exceptionally well in a wide range of musical genres. The one-piece, thermally-aged, 25.5” scale mahogany neck has a Rounded profile that is capped with a bound rosewood fretboard that is outfitted with 20 standard frets and adorned with split parallelogram mother-of-pearl inlays.

The Dove is richly and iconically ornamented. The body features multi-ply top and back binding. The dove-shaped rosewood bridge plate has two mother-of-pearl dove inlays. It is equipped with a compensated bone saddle, and the nut and bridge pins are also bone. The iconic Dove pickguard features a mother-of-pearl dove. On the headstock, Kluson® Waffleback tuners with metal Keystone buttons help ensure solid tuning stability. The headstock features a two-ply white and black truss rod cover engraved “DOVE,” and the Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown are inlaid in aged mother-of-pearl. The headstock features a Gibson-style “open book” profile with the Inspired by Gibson Custom double diamond logo etched on the rear.

To ensure it meets the live performance and recording needs of today’s players, the 1963 Dove Reissue comes equipped with a built-in L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup system, so it’s stage and studio-ready whenever you are. A Red Line-inspired hardshell case, which features the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo on the exterior, is also included to keep this beautiful acoustic guitar safe when you’re traveling to your next performance.

Specifications

·       Back: Solid Figured Maple

·       Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard

·       Body Finish: Vintage Gloss

·       Body Material: Solid Figured Maple

·       Body Shape: Dove

·       Body Styles: Square Shoulder

·       Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter-Sawn, Solid Spruce

·       Side: Solid Figured Maple

·       Top: Thermally Aged Solid Spruce

·       Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood

·       Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in

·       Fret Count: 20

·       Frets: Standard

·       Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Split Parallelogram

·       Joint: Dovetail

·       Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany; Thermally Aged

·       Nut Material: Bone

·       Nut Width: 42.86mm / 1.69in

·       Profile: Rounded

·       Scale Length: 647.7mm / 25.5in

·       Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone

·       Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin

·       Preamp: LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC

·       Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC

·       Bridge: Dove; Rosewood with Mother-of-Pearl Dove Inlays

·       Bridge Pins: Bone

·       Pickguard: Traditional Dove; Acrylic/Celluloid Sandwich with Mother-of-Pearl Dove

·       Saddle Material: Compensated Bone

·       Strap Buttons: Endpin Jack

·       Truss Rod: Dual Action

·       Truss Rod Cover: Two-Ply, Vintage Wide Black Trim, White and Black, Engraved DOVE

·       Tuner Plating: Nickel

·Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback with Metal Keystone Button

Condition: When we receive instruments from a refurbishing center/or a Customer Trade in, we take the extra time to perform a detailed inspection of the instrument and identify any issues, (if found) and note it in the listing with pictures.

On this particular instrument we did not find anything wrong and released it for sale after performing a Pro-setup. It is in Excellent original clean condition and has had no modifications or repairs made to the instrument. It is not a demo or a customer return. May show minor signs of playing/handling/shop wear from inspection, cleaning, testing, and setup. There are no flaws, dings, repairs noted. It is set up to standard specifications.

o   *If electronics are included and in the specifications section they will be working as they should*.

o   *The instrument is stamped used on the back of the headstock and has the Original  serial number from Epiphone the manufacturer.

o   *Used, Re-Manufactured and/or Refurbished guitars do NOT include a factory warranty.

An Amazing deal on a great sounding and playing instrument, as with any auction/sale please look at all the pictures, descriptions, etc. and ask question before bidding, making offers, or purchasing.

We are an Authorized dealer with MIRC

Each guitar and stringed instrument we sell has been hand-picked by our team, fully inspected, and cleared by a certified luthier.

MIRC is the largest Refurbishment distribution/reclamation center in the USA that obtain guitars direct from the factory.  Our Guitars Look and Play Great!  Many of the guitars we sell are Discontinued Models, Old Stock, surplus, dealer returns due to wrong order sent, (and are in excellent clean original condition with the exception of testing, inspection, cleaning, etc.) 

Per the manufacturer we are required to list Epiphone and Taylor guitars as seller refurbished.

All our instruments are checked and double checked by our store when they arrive and before they are shipped out.

Any instruments with blemishes, visible flaws, or any repairs are detailed and outlined in the description and include pictures of the specific flaw. 

Any non-lower 48 states, provinces, APO/FPO, PO Box addresses, and/or international buyers please contact us prior to purchasing for a shipping quote/Price to your Location

        Shipping:

Shipping guitars comes down to more than just the price shipping companies charge to ship your instrument. Due to cost variances by location of customer, we sell each instrument at the best price we can to provide you, the customer, a great value. By doing this we do not include any extras in the sale price for shipping

1.     We carefully package and take the extra expense and time to package your item so it arrives safely

2.     Each guitar that does not get shipped with a case is double boxed and securely wrapped in the first box to protect your investment, (guitars with cases are securely packaged in the case the same as if placed in the first containment box)

3.     The instrument is detuned and the body, neck, and headstock are secured to prevent movement using packing paper or other materials

4.     We then securely place the box into a heavy duty guitar box and carefully package for shipment using packing paper and other materials

a.     These boxes and packing materials cost extra and thus raise the cost to ship your guitar which is not reflected in the purchase price of each instrument but in the shipping cost; as destinations, insurance , etc. change the cost of each shipment

5.     We strive to provide you with the best experience possible by

a.      Packaging and shipping within a 24 hour period once payment is received

b.     We offer economy and standard shipping selections

c.       Once shipped please let us know if there are delayed delivery times and/or delays so we may help by contacting

d.   All instruments require a signature for delivery. This is a best practice and provides for a safe and secure transaction for both the seller and buyer

General Terms and Conditions for Returns

          Once an item has shipped, the buyer will be responsible for shipping fees and the 15% restocking fee for cancelled, returned to sender for non-picked up, or items returned unless the item has been received damaged or significantly not as described in the listing description section and is different than the pictures. 

          Items must be returned in original received condition with all original packaging and any extras included in sale with no signs of use or playwear such as dings, marks, scratches etc.

          If a guitar arrives with an issue the buyer is required to notify us within 3 days/72 hours of a problem, otherwise the buyer will be charged for the return shipping and the 15% restocking fee.

          All instruments are set up to standard specifications for the instrument purchase.

          Some buyers may need to have the guitar set up to their playing style or preferred setup which is not covered in a return or a reason for a refund.

          If a guitar arrives with an issue the buyer is required to notify us within 3 days/72 hours. Otherwise, the buyer will be charged for the return shipping and the 15% restocking fee.

Refunds

Buyer receives a full refund in their original payment method minus the original shipping fees and a 15% restocking fee, as long as the item is returned in the same condition as received and noted above and as noted in the paragraph above.

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All International buyers are Responsible for any and all Duties, Taxes, and/or Import Fees

All International Sales are Final

International Buyers Must contact me for shipping fees prior to purchasing if not listed in the shipping section of the listing

Pictures are of actual guitar for sale!!

Due to the High Gloss Finish

The Reflections you see are due to lighting

They are not imperfections in or of the guitar